LCS 18 Photos

PACIFIC OCEAN

211113-N-PH222-1235 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2021) Sailors participate in a flight deck firefighting drill on the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) during routine operations. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

211113-N-PH222-1204 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2021) Damage Controlman 3rd Class Carter Cunningham, from Sacramento, Calif., participates in a flight deck firefighting drill on the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) during routine operations. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

GUAM

211108-N-PH222-2144 APRA HARBOR, GUAM (Nov. 08, 2021) Engineman 1st Class Nolan Kruchowski, from Chisholm, Minn., left, and Chief Engineman (Select) Scott Kruse, from Murrieta, Calif., conduct maintenance on a water jet aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

GUAM

211109-N-PH222-1398 APRA HARBOR, GUAM (Nov. 09, 2021) Mineman 2nd Class Mason Alt, from Thomasville, Ala., prepares to enter the Chief Petty Officer’s mess during his Sailor of the Year board aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

GUAM

211109-N-PH222-1016 APRA HARBOR, GUAM (Nov. 09, 2021) Fire Controlman 1st Class Timothy Stephenson, from Columbus, Ind., observes morning colors from the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

GUAM

211109-N-PH222-1321 APRA HARBOR, GUAM (Nov. 09, 2021) Mineman (Select) Brett Walker, from Lafayette, Tenn., prepares a veteran’s day display aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

211105-N-PH222-1122 APRA HARBOR, GUAM (Nov. 5, 2021) Operations Specialist 1st Class Corey Love, from Cambridge, Md., prepares for officer of the deck watch aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

USS Charleston Sailors Participate in DCTT Evolution Share

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

USS Charleston Sailors Conduct Perodic Maintenance Check Share

APRA HARBOR, GUAM

U.S. Navy Sailors and U.S. Coast Guardsman Observe Morning Colors Share

LCS 18 LATEST NEWS

Chief Machinist's Mate (Select) Adam Tomas, from Marion, N.C., assigned to Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), prepares to get fitted for new uniforms at the Navy Exchange in Arpa Harbor, Guam. Share

CDS 7 LATEST NEWS

U.S. and Indonesian military personnel join during the opening ceremony for Cooperation Afloat and Readiness at Sea Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2021. In its 27th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Griffin Nosenzo) Share